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Airline Safety Regulations
The Air Commerce Regulation of 1926 highlighted federal duties for civil aviation in the
United States for the first time. The act introduced various safety measures, such as aircraft
rating to airworthiness, registration, and periodic examination, among others. These features
were later incorporated into the Federal Aviation Act of 1958. Every day, thousands offlights
take to the sky and land without any eventualities emerging from the aircraft's failures. Flying
has developed greatly in the modern society, thereby bringing tremendous advantages and
making aircrafts the fastest mode of transport. The safety in connecting individuals and
businesses is, therefore, aviation’s top priority. So far, it has been achieved through the
implementation of specific FAA rules and regulations. The aviation industry has multiple safety
regulations, including cabin safety, dangerous goods handling, and flight crew duty and rest
requirements.
Flight Crew Duty and Rest Requirements
Aviation employees play the primary role in maintaining safety within the organization; thus,
they must be considered while designing such laws. In this regard, the Federal Aviation
Administration (FAA) devised the final rule for airplane pilot duty and rest requirements. The
law aimed at curbing the dangers of fatigue in aircrews. This law incorporated more strict rest
requirements and flight hour restraints than were initially in place, attempting to fulfill public
demands for secure flights. Fatigue has been an ongoing concern in the aviation environment;
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however, little consideration has been initially given to the matter because it was a complicated
one to measure (Rudari). The latest regulations direct the carriers on the appropriate times for the
pilots to operate, allowing them to plan for their daily operations effectively. The regulations also
enable the airlines to create carrier-specific fatigue risk management systems.
Cabin Safety
Title 49 USC encourages the Federal Aviation Administration to design laws and enhance safety
standards to provide services with the highest safety levels in the public interest. Air carriers are
responsible for quality assurance, quality regulation, and safety administration. Cabin safety is
one such law that is fundamental in protecting aircraft operations. The law contributes to the
prevention of incidents and accidents, maintains the security of the crew and passengers, and
enhances survivability in case of emergency (Molesworth). The cabin section can be accessed
only by authorized employees to stop unlawful interference (Molesworth). After the 9/11
incident, rigorous safety responsibilities were implemented at various United States air carriers.
The cabin safety requirement has guaranteed the safety of passengers and entire aviation
operations, thus mitigating the risks of terrorism in this mode of transportation. A high-quality
safety process provides a competitive advantage for an air carrier, separating it from its rivals
and increasing customer loyalty.
Dangerous Good Handling
Many people are unaware of the fact that certain goods pose high risk to an aircraft. Such items
as dry ice, lithium batteries, and aerosol whipped cream are considered dangerous products in
aviation (“Dangerous Goods Guidelines”). Therefore, hazardous materials regulations and
advisory of hazardous goods bulletins were designed to keep such commodities from airplanes. It
is a requirement that carriers avoid transporting harmful substances, such as ethyl chloride
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(“Dangerous Goods Guidelines”). Under dangerous goods law, an individual who sells
hazardous materials for transporting must ensure that packaging materials align with the lading
requirements (“Dangerous Goods Guidelines”). A carrier that fails to follow this regulation is
likely to lose its license and be barred from providing aviation services (“Dangerous Goods
Guidelines”). Maintaining cabin safety, following the guidelines regarding hazardous materials,
and complying with flight crew member duty and rest requirements are among the safety
regulations the aviation industry must continue to uphold.
Conclusion
Aviation is fundamental to every state's economy. However, the industry can only contribute to
this economic well-being when it encourages secure, sustainable, and competitive business.
Strict adherence to the safety measures concerning dangerous goods handling, flight crew duty
and rest requirements, and cabin security ensures successful and sustainable airline operations.
The Federal Aviation Administration should regularly update the established recommendations
and regulations because new eventualities arise on a daily basis.
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Works Cited
FAA. “Dangerous Goods Guidelines.” 29 Apr. 2019, www.faa.gov/hazmat/resources/guidelines/.
Accessed 30 Sept. 2020.
Molesworth, Brett RC. "Examining the Effectiveness of Pre-Flight Cabin Safety Announcements
in Commercial Aviation." The International Journal of Aviation Psychology, vol. 24, no.
4, 2014, pp.300-314.
Rudari, Lukas, et al. "Pilot Perceptions on Impact of Crew Rest Regulations on Safety and
Fatigue." International Journal of Aviation, Aeronautics, and Aerospace, vol. 3, no. 1.
